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Bobby Scott: “Families and educators alike are concerned that instead of addressing the individualized needs of children, these…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
Families and educators alike are concerned that instead of addressing the individualized needs of children, these alternative schools are pushing students out of school and into the juvenile and criminal justice system.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott raises concerns about alternative schools failing to meet children's needs.

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